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If your chart has negative values, then PowerPoint by default uses the same fill color for negative values in any chart. You can override this nature with the Invert if Negative option.
To learn more, choose your version of PowerPoint. If we do not have a tutorial for your version of PowerPoint, explore the version closest to the one you use.
Using the Invert if Negative Option for Charts in PowerPoint 2013
Using the Invert if Negative Option for Charts in PowerPoint 2007 and 2010
Using the Invert if Negative Option for Charts in PowerPoint 2002 and 2003
Using the Invert if Negative Option for Charts in PowerPoint 2011
Tutorial Code: 10 11 02
Previous: 10 11 01 Adjust the Chart Gap Width in PowerPoint
Next: 10 11 03 Changing Color for Negative Data Series of Charts in PowerPoint
Filed Under:
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Tagged as: 10-11, Advanced Chart Techniques, Charts and Graphs, PowerPoint Tutorials
The Z axis is the depth axis that some 3D charts contain. Sometimes, the Z axis is also called the series axis. Let us be clear about the fact that not all 3D charts contain a Z axis. In fact, some 3D chart variants use the third dimension even if they do not need a Z axis! They do so just because some people wrongly believe that 3D is so cool.
To learn more, choose your version of PowerPoint. If we do not have a tutorial for your version of PowerPoint, explore the version closest to the one you use.
Z Axis in PowerPoint Charts: Pros and Cons
Tutorial Code: 10 10 01
Previous: 10 09 01 Chart Legend in PowerPoint
Next: 10 10 02 Make 3D Columns Semi-Transparent for Charts in PowerPoint
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Tagged as: 10-10, 3D Charts, Charts and Graphs, PowerPoint Tutorials
Gabe Anderson takes care of support and community initiatives at Articulate, a provider of rich media products used for e-learning.
Here’s a list of links on Indezine.com where he has been featured:
Articulate Presenter ’09: The Indezine Review
October 15, 2008
Articulate Video Encoder ’09: The Indezine Review
October 14, 2008
Articulate Engage ’09: The Indezine Review
October 8, 2008
Articulate Quizmaker ’09: The Indezine Review
October 8, 2008
Articulate Online: Conversation with Gabe Anderson
May 12, 2007
Articulate: Conversation with Gabe Anderson
December 21, 2006
Word of Mouth – The Articulate Blog
June 11, 2004
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Tagged as: Articulate, Gabe Anderson, Personality
In PowerPoint for Windows, you rotate shapes using the white rotation handle that appears when you select a shape. However, have you ever noticed that the open line shape in PowerPoint doesn’t show a white rotation handle?
To learn more, choose your version of PowerPoint. If we do not have a tutorial for your version of PowerPoint, explore the version closest to the one you use.
Change a Diagonal Line to a Horizontal or Vertical Line in PowerPoint 2013
Change a Diagonal Line to a Horizontal or Vertical Line in PowerPoint 2011
Tutorial Code: 06 02 04
Previous: 06 02 03 Format Painter in PowerPoint
Next: 06 02 05 Finding Length of a Diagonal Line in PowerPoint
Filed Under:
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Tagged as: 06-02, Advanced Shape Techniques, PowerPoint Tutorials, Shapes
Rotating slide objects in PowerPoint can be necessary, and beyond the Rotation handle you see when you select most objects, you will find many more options to rotate, sometimes when you least expect to be able to rotate! In this tutorial, we will take rotation for a spin literally, and find some fun options.
To learn more, choose your version of PowerPoint. If we do not have a tutorial for your version of PowerPoint, explore the version closest to the one you use.
Tutorial Code: 06 01 07
Previous: 06 01 06 Shift Key Fun
Next: 06 02 01 Change One Shape to Another in PowerPoint
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Tagged as: 06-01, Basics About Shapes, PowerPoint Tutorials, Shapes
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